<< Department of Sociology - U.W.S.P. >>
"It is the...task of the social scientist to translate personal troubles into public issues."...C. Wright Mills
The following links will give you more detailed information about requirements, courses, and programs in the Department of Sociology
In addition, at least eighteen credits must be earned in courses numbered 300 and above. The remaining credits may be completed from any electives. For teacher certification in sociology, the requirements are the same as above. Please consult the Education section of your UWSP Catalog for additional requirements for teacher certification and admission to the Professional Education Program.
The Department strongly recommends that students follow the required core course sequence as listed.
Teacher Certification in Sociology (major)
For teacher certification the requirements are the same as above, plus Education courses required by the Education Department. Students are strongly urged to consult the Education Department early to eliminate scheduling problems.
The Department is committed to offering the required core courses in the Sociology major and minor and the Native American and Rural Social Work minor at least every three semesters.
A minor in Sociology consists of 18 credits. Sociology 101: Introduction to Sociology, and Sociology 350: Sociological Theory, are required. The remaining credits may be earned in any other courses in Sociology.
Teacher Certification (minor):
25 credits are required, including Sociology 101, Introduction to Sociology; Sociology 350, Sociological Theory; Sociology 351, Social Statistics; and Sociology 352, Research Methods. Additional Education courses are also required for teacher certification. See the Education Office as soon as possible.
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